Parenting in Community
This summer, Summit Base Camp had the privilege of hosting For Parents: A Seminar, alongside Summit Students at our Orlando and Lake Mary locations. We viewed Paul Tripp’s Parenting: It’s Not What You Think It Is, ate delicious food together, and enjoyed lots of quality conversations at our tables. There were lots of laughs, stories, realizations, and connections. It was a meaningful time for the folks who got to experience it in person, so we want to share some of the insights and wisdom!
Playgrounds, Splash Pads, and Hikes -- Oh My!
At some point over the summer, you’ll likely be asking the question, “What should we do this week?”, and we’ve got you covered with some nearby outdoor fun!
We asked you (the experts!) on Instagram to share some of your favorite playgrounds, splash pads, and family hikes, and you came through in a big way.
We’ve compiled your ideas into a helpful map for you to pick and choose from for your next family outing (you could even make the choosing fun by blindfolding one of your kids and letting them choose, sort of like a game of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey).
We hope you enjoy getting out and exploring these different central Florida playgrounds, splash pads, and hikes this summer!
The Call to Persevere
This season of COVID-19, and social distancing, and working while being my kids’ cruise director has made me weary. The scary news headlines and heartbreaking stories of injustice have made me feel anxious and worried and sad. I’m trying to be brave and strong, but the weight of it all feels like too much. And then the guilt of feeling weary, when I know others have far more to complain about, sits heavy too. Can anyone relate?
Thanks, Daniel Tiger
I love gleaning little tips and tricks from other parents along the way. So, I reached out to some fellow Summit parents to find out what phrases they use in their households. What they shared with me is absolute parenting GOLD. A friend of mine told me that whenever she shares a life lesson or fun fact with her kids, she follows it up with “write that down!” Trust me, you’re going to want to write these down...
Rhythms of Community
The isolation that has come with COVID-19 has been hard for all of us, and especially challenging for our preschoolers who don’t have a clue what “six feet apart” means. But necessity is the mother of invention, right? Or, at least, doing-whatever-you-can-to-maintain-your-sanity is the mother of invention...